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No pipe dream for Andy Murray to make the top five - but he'll never be a Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal

by gerald mclaughlin

July 08, 2008

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How Rafael Nadal out-warriored Roger Federer to become the world's best

When Nadal lost to Federer in last year's Wimbledon final, the Spaniard wept after being so close to victory. On Sunday, after a 288-minute marathon, Nadal again had tears in his eyes. This time he was a 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-7 (8), 9-7 winner.

Tennis | July 07, 2008 | Gregory, Lanzenberg | (0) Comments

Laura Robson has the tennis world at her feet - and the vultures circling overhead

The new great British hope will need plenty of help from her parents, coaching team and the LTA to avoid the pitfalls of stardom and fulfil her amazing potential.

Tennis | July 07, 2008 | Philip, Smith | (1) Comments

Rafael Nadal has to Slam home his advantage if he wants to surpass Roger Federer

Despite his incredible Wimbledon victory, the Spaniard is still in Federer's shadow. Now he must prove he's the best by dominating in the US and Australia.

Tennis | July 07, 2008 | gerald, mclaughlin | (0) Comments

Roger Federer against Rafael Nadal will never be as dull as the Williams sisters!

OK, so there was a predictability about the climax of Wimbledon - but who cares when it serves up the greatest game ever played?

Tennis | July 07, 2008 | Iestyn, Stevens | (0) Comments

King, Graf, Navratilova: Are Venus and Serena Williams now up there with the all-time greats?

It was a case of high five for Venus as she beat her younger sister to take the Wimbledon singles crown yet again. The sensational siblings now have 15 Grand Slam titles between them - and there are almost certainly more to come.

Tennis | July 06, 2008 | Gregory, Lanzenberg | (0) Comments

More Wimbledon please! Why the grass-court season isn't nearly long enough

Grass is much more useful than for just feeding cows - it's the best surface there is in tennis. Nothing says summer like a match on the green stuff.

Tennis | July 06, 2008 | Chris, Goldsmith | (0) Comments

No John McEnroe, no Pete Sampras, no Andre Agassi – no wonder US tennis is the pits

Long gone are the golden days of the 80s and 90s. America needs to go back to grass roots to stop its young stars turning to other sports.

Tennis | July 06, 2008 | Chris, Goldsmith | (0) Comments

Ana Ivanovic and Maria Sharapova lead a hungry pack for the WTA world No.1 ranking

Many players see an opportunity for success now that Justine Henin has retired. But with no one able to dominate we are likely to see a see-saw battle over the next few years.

Tennis | July 06, 2008 | Chris, Goldsmith | (0) Comments

Andy Murray: Britain's best hope for a Wimbledon title since the days of Fred Perry

The Scottish whizz-kid went out to the eventual winner this year, but it won't be long before he's lifting that famous gold trophy.

Tennis | July 07, 2008 | Joe, Morris | (0) Comments

Rafael Nadal's firepower to outgun the Swiss movement of Roger Federer

The bull-at-a-gate Spaniard might just have improved sufficiently on grass to prevent a Wimbledon six-hit for the world No.1.

Tennis | July 05, 2008 | Gregory, Lanzenberg | (0) Comments

Too tired to take on another tennis tournament? Take a look at Rafael Nadal for inspiration!

Players should stop complaining and get back to work. They get paid to play, so if they feel they are not up to it, they should quit.

Tennis | July 06, 2008 | Umar, Pirzada | (1) Comments

Don't blame Tim Henman or Andy Murray - our Wimbledon failure is down to Britain's tennis chiefs

We have to go back to Fred Perry and Virginia Wade for our last men's and women's title winners. If only more of that massive SW19 cash pot had been invested correctly.

Tennis | July 04, 2008 | ScottishFootballBlog, . | (1) Comments